Sheet metal, punching and bending technology
Iwis takes over Unimet Group
Iwis has acquired the Unimet Group, consisting of Unimet (Rieden), Leukert (Kaufbeuren) and Unimet Pty (Singapore), subject to the approval of the antitrust authorities. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
With know-how and expert knowledge in the field of high-precision sheet metal, stamping and bending technology, in particular electrical connection technology, press-fit technology, IDC cutting/clamping connections and MCS contact technology, Unimet supplies customers worldwide with components and hybrid systems.
By integrating the company, Iwis gains further manufacturing expertise and engineering know-how in the field of electrical engineering and electrical connection technology. Unimet will become the lead company of the new Iwis division Unimet Precision Parts. The aim is to take this new division out of Europe and into the world through organic and inorganic growth.
Dr. Peter Kreisfeld, CEO of iwis antriebssysteme, will take over as Chairman of the Management Board. kp
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